
Sign Language Interpreting
Its Art and Science
Pearson (Publisher)
Published on 28. February 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-205-27540-3 (ISBN)
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Description
Sign-Language Interpreting: Its Art and Science is a comprehensive exploration of the practice and research relating to sign-language interpreting. A pleasant conversational style of writing is used to present the problems, the issues, and the options in this field as best they are known today. The text nurtures a rational discourse that will enhance the development of professional interpreting in ways that will satisfy the majority of participants. The reader is taken on a journey from the early days of interpreting, to the professionalization of interpreters, to an examination of past and present models of interpreting. Two new models are introduced that take into account the influence of all participants and environmental factors in a variety of interpreting situations. The business and ethical aspects of interpreting are discussed while focusing on current practice. The text introduces first-time users to sign language and how it affects interpreting. For those knowledgeable about sign-language interpreting, it gathers together a wealth of now-scattered materials. For scholars and researchers, it directs their attention to new areas for study. This is a book intended for all stakeholders.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
464 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-27540-3 (9780205275403)
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David Stewart | Jerome D. Schein | Brenda E. Cartwright
Sign Language Interpreting
Exploring Its Art and Science
Book
10/2003
2nd Edition
Pearson
€93.04
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Content
Preface.
1.Introduction.
2.From Favor to Profession: The History of Interpreting.
3.Models of Interpreting.
4.Physical Factors.
5.Psychological Factors.
6.Varieties of Settings.
7.Language and Culture.
8.The Business of Interpreting.
9.Ethics.
10.Educational Interpreting.
11.The Future.
Appendix A. Interpreter and Transliterator Certifications.
Appendix B. Ethically Challenging Scenarios.
Appendix C. Encounters with Reality: A Collection of Sign Language Interpreter Stories.
References and Bibliography.
1.Introduction.
2.From Favor to Profession: The History of Interpreting.
3.Models of Interpreting.
4.Physical Factors.
5.Psychological Factors.
6.Varieties of Settings.
7.Language and Culture.
8.The Business of Interpreting.
9.Ethics.
10.Educational Interpreting.
11.The Future.
Appendix A. Interpreter and Transliterator Certifications.
Appendix B. Ethically Challenging Scenarios.
Appendix C. Encounters with Reality: A Collection of Sign Language Interpreter Stories.
References and Bibliography.